23-08-2006 FA asks Redknapp to produce phone records and bank statements

The Football Association's compliance department said the easiest way for Redknapp to clear up his role in an alleged betting sting, was to provide phone records and bank statements. The FA launched an inquiry after Betfair noticed heavy betting activity on Redknapp to become the new Portsmouth manager while he was still in charge at Southampton last December.

Punters bet over £16 million on Redknapp moving to Portsmouth, an amount deemed to be significant and irregular for such a market.

FA stressed that Redknapp was not being accused of insider dealing but was being given a chance to prove his innocence for good. However, FA said that failure to comply with the request would result in the Pompey boss being suspended from his position.